Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)

I understand the fisheries (amendment) Bill, the purpose of which is to provide for the establishment of a single national inland fisheries authority to replace the existing central and seven regional fisheries boards, is due for publication in the near future. I discussed the matter with the relevant Minister last night. I caution the Government to be extremely cúramach in respect of the Bill because from what I have heard from people in the regions I am of the view that the difficulties to which it could give rise could be worse than those which arose in respect of rod licences.

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